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Dewdney Elementary
About
Dewdney Elementary is located at 37151 Hawkins-pickle Rd B107, Dewdney, BC V0M 1H0. The school directs families to its website for weekly updates, announcements, policies, and events, and invites families to contact or visit the office for questions. Dewdney Elementary is also described by the district as having a Community Outdoor Recreation & Environment Education (C.O.R.E.) focus that connects outdoor experiences with classroom learning.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Mission)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-6
Phone: 604 826-2516
Email: dew.info@mpsd.ca
Principal: Karina Zimmerman
Programs and Services
School food programs Dewdney Elementary offers a district-supported hot lunch program three days per week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday), with ordering information provided through the district’s “Feeding Futures” resources. The school also has a Breakfast Club funded on Tuesdays and Thursdays (with interest in expanding if more adult volunteers are available). Dewdney Elementary states it is a nut-free school. Outdoor/environment focus (C.O.R.E.) The district describes Dewdney Elementary’s Community Outdoor Recreation & Environment Education (C.O.R.E.) focus as an adventure- and discovery-based approach designed to motivate children to engage with their natural surroundings. Examples mentioned include composting, hiking, exploring ecosystems, and gardening, with an emphasis on connecting outdoor learning to classroom learning.
School Culture and Expectations
Dewdney Elementary states it is a nut-free school to protect students with anaphylactic reactions, and asks families to ensure all food brought to school is nut-free. The school also states that students are not permitted to have cell phones or smart watches on school grounds during school times (including before/after school) or at school-sponsored events, citing new provincial legislation. During the school day, playgrounds are closed to the public and non-staff/non-enrolled children are not permitted in outdoor play areas during specified hours as a district safety policy. The school also notes that dogs are prohibited on school grounds (except service/guide dogs) for health and safety reasons.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For drop-off/pick-up, families are asked to enter through the farthest entrance from Dewdney Road and exit via the closest entrance, treating the loop like a roundabout. Students are expected to exit vehicles quickly so traffic can keep moving, and drivers should not idle or leave vehicles in the loop; longer drop-offs should use the parking lot or side roadway. The school notes that buses also use the loop and asks drivers to vacate the area promptly for safety. For early dismissals during recess/lunch, families are asked to come to the office (not classroom doors) so the school can bring students to them. In the event of a Dewdney-specific closure (e.g., power outage/severe weather), the school describes contacting families (starting with youngest/only bus riders) and notes bus students will not be put on a bus unless the school knows an adult will be at the drop-off point.
Enrollment
Dewdney Elementary directs families to the website sidebar for registration instructions.
Location
Site: www.mpsd.ca/dewdney
Phone: 604 826-2516
Address: 37151 Hawkins-pickle Rd B107, Dewdney, BC V0M 1H0
Dewdney Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Dewdney Elementary
40.59
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 41 - above the district public school average of 37, ahead by 3 points.
Literacy: 40
Numeracy: 41
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
51.50
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 51 - above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
40.62
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 41 - well below the district public school average of 50, trailing by 9 points.
Students report weaker problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
81.25
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 score: 81 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 28 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2024-2025, literacy is 40, numeracy is 41, and overall is 41.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 41 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 41, while literacy is lowest at 40.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 57 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 74 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 41, student commitment to learning is 51, and college and career readiness is 81.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 81, while Academic Performance is lowest at 41.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 41 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
67.08
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - in line with the province public school average of 68, within 1 point.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
58.04
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - above the district public school average of 56, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
69.06
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - in line with the district public school average of 69, within 0 points.
Students report effort, persistence, and responsibility at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 67, Health is 58, and Work Ethic is 69.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 69, while Health is lowest at 58.
Health shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 25 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
40.94
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 41 - well below the district public school average of 54, trailing by 13 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Learning Resources is 41.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 4 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
75.00
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the district public school average of 73, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
50.31
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the district public school average of 57, trailing by 6 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 75 and Safety is 50.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 75, while Safety is lowest at 50.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
50.00
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - well below the province public school average of 60, trailing by 10 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 4 trend view. In 2020/2021, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 50.